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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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